Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.

subject to appointment

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

see with attention

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

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From this reading TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

in a graceful manner

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

ten 10s

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

slightly wet

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

transport commercially

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

impressive in appearance

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

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From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

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From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

in a swift manner

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

a large number or amount

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

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From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

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From this reading TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Behold The strong-ribb'd bark through liquid mountains cut, Bounding between the two moist elements, Like Perseus' horse.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading She was in, or about, the latitude of eighteen north, and one hundred and fifteen degrees west of Greenwich; consequently, she was in the Pacific Ocean, and not far from the west coast of Mexico.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The north-east trade-wind, which is generally almost due east, was sufficiently _free_ to allow her to carry her starboard studding-sails, under which she flew gracefully and swiftly on her appointed course.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was on a fine Sunday morning, in the month of December, 179-, that the oblique beams of the sun were reflected back by the snow white canvass of a stately ship of about six hundred tons, that with a fair wind, a good breeze, and all sail set, was steadily pursuing her course, somewhat east of north.